Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, continues to top the global list for on-time performance (OTP), achieving this milestone for the second time consecutively, according to a report by the independent aviation tracking site, Cirium, for July2024. The report indicates that Saudia has achieved an on-time arrival rate of 88.12% and an on-time departure rate of 88.15%, operating 16,503 flights across its network of over 100 destinations in four continents. His Excellency Engr. … [Read more...] about Saudia ranks first globally in on-time performance for the second consecutive time
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Saudia named one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands
According to the Brand Finance® Top 50 Airline Brands Annual Report Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, announced that its brand value has grown by 58 percent since 2021, according to the Brand Finance® Top 50 Airline Brands annual report. Over the past four years, the airline has climbed six places to secure the 33rd position within the brand value ranking table, making Saudia the sixth fastest growing airline brand in 2024 with a value of USD$797.4 million. According to … [Read more...] about Saudia named one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands
SAUDIA opens operation control centre in Jeddah
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) inaugurated its new operations building at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah (JED). The highly equipped 2-story building, complete with state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology, covers an area of 50,000 square metres and can accommodate more than 1,100 staff. SAUDIA says the control centre will serve as a key enabler of Saudi’s aviation strategy, under a much broader national transport and logistics strategy, supporting efforts to make JED … [Read more...] about SAUDIA opens operation control centre in Jeddah
Top airlines sign up for UNICEF’s vaccine initiative
The UNICEF Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative has been formed with the world’s leading airlines to secure the transport of Covid-19 vaccines and medical supplies around the globe. These chosen carriers have signing agreements with UNICEF to support the prioritisation of delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to respond to the pandemic. The airfreight initiative supports the COVAX Facility's efforts to ensure that countries have fair … [Read more...] about Top airlines sign up for UNICEF’s vaccine initiative
Malaysia’s new shariah airline gets wings clipped
Malaysia’s Rayani Air has had its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) suspended for a period of three months, effective 11 April 2016 as a result of the carrier’s failure to meet safety and service standards, according to a Bernama news agency report. Rayani Air became one of only four Muslim shariah-compliant airlines - including Royal Brunei Airlines, Saudia and IranAir - in the world and touted itself as a carrier which offers assurance to Muslim travelers of upholding religious values. All … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s new shariah airline gets wings clipped
Saudia Cargo launches Shanghai-New Delhi
Saudi Airlines Cargo Co. has launched a new direct freighter service between Shanghai and New Delhi as part of the airline’s continued expansion strategy. The new direct service offers scheduled main deck capacity using B747-400F aircraft, operating twice weekly directly between the two cities. Vikram Vohra, regional director Far East, Saudi Airlines Cargo, said: “Our focus is to improve connectivity and provide a growing network of destinations and quality operations to our … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo launches Shanghai-New Delhi
